Chester, Massachusetts
The Gateway Schools by the Numbers
A snapshot of the regional district that educates about 721 students across six towns. Detailed figures come from the state Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE).
District Snapshot
Sources: Massachusetts DESE, school and district profiles.
High needs is a state count, not a score. It includes every student who is from a low income household, learning English, or receiving special education services, and counts each one only once.
District Overview
| District | Gateway Regional |
| Enrollment | 721 |
| Schools | 3 |
| Member towns | 6 |
Student Population
For the precise current breakdown, see the DESE district profile.
| English learners | 2.5% |
| High needs | 55.2% |
| Per-pupil spending (in-district) | $25,430.08 |
Academic Performance & Context
Gateway Regional’s four-year graduation rate for the class of 2025 was 86.5%. MCAS results, graduation rates, and accountability data are published and updated each year by DESE. Because these change annually, this guide links to the live state profile rather than reprinting numbers that quickly go stale.
MassCivics last checked this page on September 26, 2026.
Sources
- Schools and districts: Massachusetts DESE, Gateway district profile, Selected Populations (2025-26), as of October 1, 2025.
- Schools and districts: Massachusetts DESE, Gateway district profile, contact information (2025-26), as of October 1, 2025.
- Schools and districts: Massachusetts DESE, Per Pupil Expenditure, statewide report, as of January 22, 2026.
- School district records: Gateway Regional School District, About Us, as of September 21, 2026.